Cyberattackers Threaten to Leak Confidential Data
One week ago, hackers announced that they had successfully hacked into Sony game studio Insomniac Games and demanded a ransom of 50 Bitcoin ($2 million) to prevent the leak of over a terabyte of confidential data.
Only 2% of Leaked Data Sold
According to CyberDaily, despite the files being put up for auction, only 2% of the leaked data from Insomniac Games has been sold so far. The remaining 98% has been published, exposing sensitive information such as files from the studio’s Spider-Man 2 game and employee documents like I-9 forms and passport scans.
Leaked Roadmap and Upcoming Games
Leaked documents reveal that Insomniac Games had planned to release several games in the coming years, including Wolverine, Venom, Spider-Man 3, a new Ratchet & Clank game, and an X-Men game. The roadmap also indicates that the Wolverine game is expected to be released in 2026.
Details of the Leaked Wolverine Game
The leaks provide insights into the upcoming Wolverine game, showcasing concept art, gameplay footage, animations, and a roadmap. The game will offer a third-person perspective and allow players to utilize Wolverine’s claws for climbing buildings and solving mysteries involving X-Men characters like Mystique.
Information on Other Leaked Games
The leaks also mention details about the Venom game, set between Spider-Man 2 and 3, with “carnage-infected NYC boroughs” and playable Venom and Spidey characters. Additionally, it is revealed that Sony allocated a budget of $120 million for each game and expects significant profits from Wolverine, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3.
Exclusivity on X-Men Games
Insomniac has exclusive rights to develop standalone X-Men titles for the next 11 years. A leaked document suggests that Marvel is prohibited from using X-Men characters in games or launching X-Men games for PC, console, or streaming until 2035.
Hackers’ Motivation and Sony’s Response
The hacker group, Rhysida, claimed that their sole motivation was money and that game developers like Insomniac Games were easy targets. It took them only 20-25 minutes to breach Sony’s system and obtain the Insomniac data. Sony has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Hot Take: Cyberattackers Demand Ransom from Insomniac Games
A week ago, hackers successfully infiltrated Insomniac Games and threatened to release confidential data unless a ransom of 50 Bitcoin ($2 million) was paid. However, only a small portion of the leaked data has been sold so far. Leaked information includes details about upcoming games such as Wolverine, Venom, Spider-Man 3, and an X-Men game. The leaks provide insights into gameplay footage, concept art, and development roadmaps. In addition, the exclusive rights of Insomniac Games to develop standalone X-Men titles until 2035 have been revealed. The hackers claimed that it took them less than half an hour to breach Sony’s system. Sony has yet to respond to the situation.
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